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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement touts a cure for blood poisoning and other ailments claiming dramatic results. It urges readers unable to travel to request free treated mail offers and asserts a guaranteed remedy with home remedies and patches, detailing a supposed testimonial of success and a mailed program to obtain the cure.
Fragmentary input mentions Hopkins and beaters with scattered names. The readable text hints at a sports or competition context involving Hopkins and other entities, but the exact event, participants, or outcome remain unclear.
Capt W W Gilman longtime superintendent of the Goodrich Transportation Co. dies suddenly of apoplexy aboard a Chicago and Milwaukee train near Mun Nawend between 9 and 10 last night. He was 63, in office since 1890, and had served since 1881. Local agent Canwright of Milwaukee took charge on arrival.
Mrs. F. D. Puller entertained in Topeka society circles for Mrs. Frank E. Vincent with a cordial gathering. Attendees included notable local women and friends, celebrating the guest’s visit and social ties.
The Ventura district hosts multiple thimble parties with music readings and loquacious hosting. Katherine Mille and Mrs. J K Jones lead elegant gatherings at Clay Street with pink and white carnations and a luncheon. Guests include Mrs. Eugene Stotts, Miss Florence Lewis, and many Mrs Hodgins and Miss Hayes among a long list of local residents. A separate event features Mrs Frederic Fuller and Mrs Vincent with palm and fern decor and performances by Mrs Guidh and Miss Mabel Martin. The piece highlights social rounds, gifts, prizes, and future gatherings in Tapelak and nearby Lawrence communities.
A fragmentary page notes community gatherings including a tumble party and a Solviloik tea hosted by Mrs. J. FP. Wurcaworth with Beloit guest Mrs. Port and others. Miss Ora Clary visits Warmego, Florence Forest visits Thayer, names linked to local families appear. A wedding for Josie Eliott and Bhitiche Bates is listed, with movers to Topeka and Tupela. A thimble party for the Talla club and a surprise for Mr. James Lawrence are described with attendee lists.
London papers report minimal news from South Africa with Ladysmith’s defenders hopeful despite Buller’s reverses. British forces remain near Mount Alice as reinforcements come in, while Boers deny significant relief for Ladysmith and aim to pressure Kimberley and Colesberg.
London commentary notes absence of war news allows newspapers and public to see a consternation in government as parliament debates measures. Critics accuse ministers of inaction and blame cabinet departments for failing to grasp the crisis. Only Lord Rosebery is praised for clear leadership.
The report blends court session updates, marriage announcements, job shifts, and local happenings. Mentions of a grand feature, stray notes on cold weather, a motor accident, and upcoming gatherings show a busy town rhythm with names like Holliday, Hod Hood, and Sam Kimble appearing amid scattered dates and places.
Fire in Dayton's manufacturing district at 7 this morning drew aid from Cincinnati Coloradus and Springfield. A Cincinnati detail arrived by special train. Firemen, exhausted and frozen, were carried away. Heavy losses hit J. P. Wolf & Son, Bimm & Co., Globe Pauper Co., and Benedict & Co. The blaze is under control.
Phillip von Kuhl aged about sixty was arraigned in police court on an annoyance charge involving Maud Gonne advocate of Irish nationalism. He claimed to support the Boers and asked for subscriptions to aid them promising to make her famous. Miss Gonne handed the letter to police seeking protection. Detectives said Von Kuhl had a prior three year swindling sentence and was wanted for other offenses. Held on $1000 bail for examination tomorrow.
A three story building at 614 Franklin Avenue, St Louis, owned by Julius C Strauss, photographer, burned last night. Loss likely around 100000 with 75 percent insured. If negatives are destroyed, Strauss faces double the stated loss. Strates studio noted among the finest in the United States. Coinage for January shows total U S coinages at 14,105,401 with gold 11,515,0000, silver 2,564,101, minor coins 174,270.
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